The Patel Center's main goals are to identify challenges in the developing world and find viable solutions to those problems, particularly issues related to potable water and sanitation, urbanization and migration, and sustainable activities.
Two of Kiran Patel's healthcare companies have a history of defrauding the US government.
[3] Betty Castor, former president of the University of South Florida, was executive director of the Patel Center from January 2007 until June 2009.
[4] Donna Petersen was named the interim executive director in August 2009.
[5] Plans are currently underway to build a Patel Center facility on the campus of the University of South Florida.